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If We Don't Teach Culturally Affirming Books, We Might as Well Ban Them

I closed my eyes, waiting anxiously for Mr. T to announce today’s American History lesson, hoping that we would be moving on to a new topic. I cringed as I heard the familiar...

September 20 2022

By Brigitte Tshishimbi

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How Louisiana Created a More Equitable Reading Test

Imagine you are a high school student taking a U.S. history class. You spend the year studying the American Revolution, Civil War, and Great Depression. You show up for the final...

August 24 2022

By Lior Klirs

Black Boys Should Not Have to Have a Teacher for a Mom to Learn How to Read

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Black Boys Should Not Have to Have a Teacher for a Mom to Learn How to Read

A few weeks ago, my husband and I attended our twin sons’ parent/teacher conference on Zoom. Our boys are in fifth grade and in the same class. The teacher shared how our sons...

December 2 2021

By Shawnta S. Barnes

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Explained: What Is the Federal Charter Schools Program?